26.65.040 APPLICATION FOR CONVERSION—PRIOR NOTICE.

(a) No person shall convert a structure to community apartments, stock cooperatives or condominiums within this city without an approved application therefor which has met all the requirements of this chapter.

(b) In addition to satisfying other requirements of this title, the applicant for a conversion, at the time application is made, shall provide the following information:

(1) A building and zoning history, to the extent available, detailing the date of construction, major uses since construction and the dates, nature and scope of major repairs and alterations since construction;

(2) A property report detailing the condition and useful life of the roof, foundation, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural elements of all existing buildings and structures prepared by a certified engineer or architect. It may include reports by licensed contractors for special areas of construction if the reporting contractor is licensed by the State as a contractor in the specific area. The report shall also include the following:

(A) A structural pest report, prepared by a licensed structural pest control operator, of an inspection made within thirty (30) days before the filing of the application; and

(B) A report identifying all items not consistent with the City's existing zoning, building, fire, and housing codes, and California Administrative Code regulations for existing buildings;

A copy of the property report shall be furnished to each prospective purchaser by the subdivider prior to sale of the unit;

(3) A statement of the number of units, size of units, parking spaces per unit, number of tenants, including number of tenants sixty-two years of age and older;

(4) A statement certifying that all tenants have been notified in writing of the intent to apply for conversion at least ninety days prior to its actual filing. Prospective tenants also shall be notified of the application for conversion prior to rental. Copies of such notices shall be provided to city attached to the statement;

(5) A statement of the specific relocation assistance which the applicant shall provide existing tenants in the event they do not purchase their respective units;

(6) A statement of the repairs and improvements which will be done prior to sale of the units;

(7) A description of the amount of open space existing and the condition of the common areas, including landscaping, recreational features and facilities within the project area;

(8) A copy of the notice of intention to sell or lease and a copy of the completed questionnaire, as filed with the California Department of Real Estate under the provisions of Business and Professions Code Section 11010, et seq.